Time in Florida

Most of my pictures from my time at Disney World and throughout Florida are of my niece, Keira.  To be honest, the last thing on my mind was taking outfit photos of myself - I was really just enjoying time with family.  The photo above is one of few pictures that I'm in - I had to get one in front of the castle with my Caleb!  We had a terrific time, and I know Keira made some great memories.  What better way to spend your fourth birthday?!

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Independence Day at Disney World

I am so excited to be spending Independence Day at Disney World!  We're going for my niece's birthday Golden Birthday - she'll be four on the fourth.  (Little bit of trivia: Caleb's birthday is also July 4, so he'll get to celebrate his birthday at the happiest place on earth, too!)

Independence Day at Disney World by jessicamarie626 featuring canvas slip on shoes

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Calling all readers!

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A week from now, I'll be visiting the "happiest place on Earth" - Disney World!  My family is going for my niece's 4th birthday, and we're all so excited about it!  Caleb and my dad will be heading back to work after our Disney adventure, but my sisters, niece, mom, and I will be continuing our time in Florida with a visit to Tampa Bay and Miami, where my grandparents live.  It should be great fun!

Because I want to spend as much time with my family as possible (we're usually about 5 hours away), I don't plan on publishing any new posts while I'm gone.  However, I'd like to schedule some posts ahead of time so that I don't drop off the face of the planet (or at least the blogging world).

This is where you come in...

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Reminiscing

This weekend, Caleb and I celebrate one year of marriage!  The anniversary has me reminiscing about our dating years.  We have so many precious memories, and I'm so thankful for our formative years as a couple.  We had so much fun together!  Some of our favorite memories are our travels together - from Miami, to the Bahamas, to San Diego, to Chicago, and everything in between!  But I'm also so appreciative of the time spent in our quaint college town, where we attended plays, sporting events, banquets, and just enjoyed our time together.  It is in these years that our love began to blossom, and now it's flourished into something that I thank God for every day.  Our dating years set the foundation for the life that we're building together.

Join me as I take a trip down memory lane...

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A look back: Romania

Three years ago this month, I spent time in Romania while on a mission trip.  I have so many wonderful memories of the country, and I often think of it with fondness.  The primary reason for going there was to work with Romanian children at an orphanage in Tulcea, and the children placed such an imprint on my heart that my time in the country turned out to be my single most life-enriching experience to date.

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Coming home

in resort lobby, before leaving for airport

Leaving vacation is always bittersweet.  Caleb and I had a phenomenal time in the Riviera Maya, and there's not a thing we would change.

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Last full day in Riviera Maya

Like every other day on our Riviera Maya trip, our last day was full of fun and excitement.  It was definitely Caleb's favorite day because we got to visit the ruins in the old Mayan city of Coba.  It's in the thick of the jungle, so it included a lot of walking (and, ahem, sweating), but it was so cool to visit what was once a thriving city.

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Long, beautiful day

Hi, beautiful people!  I hope your week has been fabulous - it flew by for me!  If you've missed the past few days, I've been reminiscing about the vacation my husband and I took to Riviera Maya.  The sites were gorgeous, the food was delicious, and the memories will always be cherished!

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Vibrant workout clothes

Caleb and I ate a LOT of delicious food while on vacation, which only means one thing...now I've been hitting the gym a LOT.  However, just like any other aspect of my style, I don't like my workout gear to be boring.   So, I turn to an old favorite: color.

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History's beauty

At my core, I'm a nerd.  There's no denying it.  And so is Caleb...don't let him tell you otherwise.  Perhaps this is why we get giddy about seeing Mayan ruins.  The history of it all never ceases to amaze us!  While some want to lay out by the beach all day sipping margaritas, we're happy to get off the resort and learn first-hand.

Imagine our surprise when we got the best of both worlds at the Tulum ruins...

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Jungle tours and a moonlit swim

Our first full day in Mexico was definitely a memorable one.  We started off the morning with a zip-lining tour over the jungle at Xtreme Kingdom - which was so fun!  We've zip-lined on several other occasions (even at a different park last year in Cancun), but I never get bored of it.  On this trip, we got to zip-line upside down!  It was so exhilarating!  We bought the photos to prove it, so I'll put them up as soon as I get around to scanning them.

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Return from paradise

I am officially back from vacation, and Caleb and I had the most wonderful time!  The Riviera Maya is such a beautiful place, and I can't wait to share our memories with you.  While away, we enjoyed zip-lining, horseback riding, visiting Mayan ruins, massages, kayaking, snorkeling, and a whole lot more!  It was a much needed vacation, and we enjoyed our time in our little slice of paradise.

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Vacation!

By the time you read this, I'll already be soaking up the sun in beautiful Riviera Maya! (Hopefully I'm not sunburn yet!) Caleb and I are taking a much needed vacation, but I have a couple guest posts for you to enjoy while I'm away this week. Stay tuned for some great reads!

Trekkies

Caleb and I made the trek back to Texas today.  Again, we were provided with absolutely glorious weather.  I always hate getting stuck in the rain when travelling, so I'm glad we were blessed with sunny skies and beautiful scenery.

I kept my outfit simple and comfortable...practical, ya know?  Luckily the drive did seem to go by faster this time around, which is good since I was anxious to see June (my puppy) who was being watched by Caleb's grandparents since our rental did not permit pets.  Hopefully you don't see any dog fur on my clothes...I held her so tight when I saw her precious face!!

cardi: Old Navy; tank: Moda International, via BHFO Expres on eBay;

cami: Lauren Conrad for Kohl's; jeans: Kenneth Cole, via Plato's Closet; scarf: gifted;

sunnies: Kenneth Cole Reaction, via Ross; boots: Rack Room Shoes; elephant ring: Wet Seal, gifted

Beautiful

Today was a beautiful day!  It was still chilly (in the 30s), but the sun was shining brightly.  It was a welcome relief from the wet cold that had taken over Hot Springs the past couple days.

We took advantage of the glorious weather by going to the Garvan Woodland Gardens.  There was a chapel in the woods that had large windows and beautiful architecture.  It was truly stunning! And it provided the perfect location for a photo shoot.  Just look at how splendiferous it is!

coat: Pelle Studio, via Wilson's Leather; dress/infinity scarf/necklace/ring: Forever 21;

tights: Charlotte Russe; socks/earrings: Kohl's; boots: Diba, via DSW;

purse: Sparrow True, via TJ Maxx; sunnies: J. Lo, via TJ Maxx; belt: thrifted

Be sure to check out the Statements in Fashion Forever 21 giveaway here!